A Conversation with Seth Godin on Strategy, Choice & Change
As NextNW prepares to welcome Seth Godin for a live fireside chat on March 3, we sat down with him to explore the ideas behind…
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Webinar Preview: The Systems You Need to Scale Your Agency — A Conversation with Jason Swenk
NextNW is excited to welcome Jason Swenk — renowned agency advisor, podcaster,and founder of Agency Mastery 360 — for a special webinar on Tuesday, February…
NextNW 2025: A Year in Review
As we wrap up 2025, it’s an ideal opportunity to reflect back on my first year as Executive Director of NextNW (formerly ThinkNW and SEMpdx). It’s…
The Agency of the Future is AI-infused
When I joined the marketing agency world in 1994, I was enamored by the energy, big brands, and happy hours. Back then, being part of…
The NextNW Open Image Gallery!
It was a day to remember at Rose City Golf Club! Scroll down to out the highlights from our 2025 NextNW Open and be sure…
Viant: Advancing the Future of Advertising for Agencies and Brands
As the media and advertising ecosystem undergoes rapid transformation, Viant continues to lead the way in helping brands, agencies, and media partners succeed in a…
How To Utilize Persuasive Messaging With AI To Optimize Branding Strategy
This interview features Brian Massey, a self-made “conversion scientist” and founder of Conversion Sciences LLC. He is joined by Kent Lewis, Executive Director of NextNW.…
Peter Levitan – What It Takes to Build an Unignorable Agency Through Story And Passion
In this conversation with Peter Levitan, veteran agency advisor and author of The Levitan Pitch, we explore what it takes to create an unignorable age…
What Makes Agencies Predictably Profitable: A Data-Backed Formula
Over the past three decades, I’ve collaborated with agencies of all shapes and sizes, from boutique design firms to mid-sized regional digital agencies to full-service…
Gallery: Extremely Happy Hour: Portland
June 27, 2025 Thank you to everyone who showed up out our unofficial summer kick-off party – Extremely Happy Hour: Portland Edition. Sponsored by our…